Child and Youth Care Worker

2 weeks ago

Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

**Youth Care Worker - Job Overview**

As a Youth Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the safety, development, and well-being of children and youth with complex emotional, behavioural, and social needs. Working within a trauma-informed, client-centered framework, you will provide supervision, mentorship, and care in a structured setting.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build positive relationships with youth through consistent, respectful, and supportive interactions
- Implement daily routines, individual care plans, and behavior support strategies
- Promote the development of life skills, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships
- Facilitate recreational, educational, and cultural programming
- Maintain accurate documentation, incident reports, and daily logs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including social workers, educators, and health professionals
- Uphold safety protocols and support crisis intervention when needed
- Experience or education in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills
- A nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to care
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Valid First Aid/CPR, clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector, and a valid driver’s license (asset)

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 36 per week

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-21

  • Youth Care Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    MacDonald People Resources operates child and youth caring programs that are completely dedicated to the safety and security for the children and youth in our care. We recognize the young people we support have experienced traumatic life events and we will provide them with an environment in which they can develop healthy relationships and can grow and...

  • Youth Care Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    MacDonald People Resources operates child and youth caring programs that are completely dedicated to the safety and security for the children and youth in our care. We recognize the young people we support have experienced traumatic life events and we will provide them with an environment in which they can develop healthy relationships and can grow and...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    Work Site Environment Child welfare Work Setting Group home Work in employer's/client's home Tasks Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories Administrative and office activities Implement life skills workshops Research techniques Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Housekeeping...

  • Child Protection Social Worker 1-2

    1 week ago

    Amherst, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Competition #**: 45398 **Department**: Opportunities and Social Development **Location**: AMHERST **Type of Employment**: Permanent **Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date**: 01-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse...

  • Summer Student Child Care Worker Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Amherst, Canada YMCA of Cumberland Full time

    **Child Care Worker Assistant** The YMCA recognizes the critical importance of investing in the development of the spirit, mind and body of our children in order to build healthy communities. Reporting to the Director, the Child Care Worker Assistant is accountable for creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow,...

  • Children & Family Support Worker (Counsellor 2ab)

    7 days ago

    Amherst, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Competition #**: 42696 **Department**: Community Services **Location**: AMHERST **Type of Employment**: Term **Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date**: 07-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us At the Department of Community Services (DCS), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of...

  • Youth Peer Support Worker

    1 week ago

    Amherst, Canada YMCA of Cumberland Full time

    _Location: YMCA of Cumberland, Anchor Youth Space Cumberland, Amherst, NS_ - Program: Integrated Youth Services (IYS)_ - Position Status: Part-time_ - Compensation: $25.64 - $27.98 per hour_ - Reports To: _Manager of Integrated Youth Services **There is potential inside all of us - we all have it in us to shine.** Every charity exists to help solve a...

  • Child Protection Social Worker 1-2

    2 weeks ago

    Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Competition # :47407Department:Opportunities and Social DevelopmentLocation:AMHERSTType of Employment:PermanentUnion Status:NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date:17-Nov-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsAt the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a broad portfolio of...

  • Child Protection Social Worker 1-2

    2 weeks ago

    Amherst, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time $2,556 - $3,507

    Competition # : 47407 Department: Opportunities and Social DevelopmentLocation: AMHERSTType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 17-Nov-25  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us At the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (OSD), we are a large and diverse department providing a...

  • Health Care Social Worker

    18 hours ago

    Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:190205** **Location**:Northern** Zone,**Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre** **Department**:MHA NZ Community Outreach CRH** **Type of Employment**:Permanent**Hourly FT** (**100%**) x**1** **CUPE** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:Open Until Filled** Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova...